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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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